Category: Networking


  • The Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) is a widely used protocol for accessing and managing email messages on a mail server. It provides a set of rules and commands that […]

  • A firewall is a network security device that acts as a barrier between an internal network and the external network (usually the Internet). It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing […]

  • The Domain Name System (DNS) is a decentralized naming system used to translate human-readable domain names into IP addresses, which are the numerical addresses used by computers to identify and […]

  • In computer networking, a modem (short for modulator-demodulator) is a device that enables communication between a computer or other network devices and an internet service provider (ISP) or a telecommunications […]

  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It simplifies the process of […]

  • In computer networking, an access point (AP) is a device that acts as a central hub for connecting wireless devices to a wired network. It serves as a bridge between […]

  • The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a fundamental protocol used in computer networks to map an IP (Internet Protocol) address to a physical (MAC) address. It operates at the Data […]

  • A network bridge is a device or software component used in computer networks to connect two separate network segments together, allowing communication between them. It operates at the data link […]

  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is an important routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems (AS) on the Internet. It is responsible for determining the optimal path […]

  • A network hub is a device used in computer networking to connect multiple devices together in a local area network (LAN). It serves as a central connection point for devices […]